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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303092555 - Flying J Travel Plaza
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Flying J Travel Plaza
3249 Chapman Road
Wytheville, VA 24382
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362311284 | ||
| Referral | 902735711 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,375 |
| Current Penalty | $22,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 510001 A | 04/05/2000 | 04/11/2000 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 04/05/2000 | 05/08/2000 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 04/05/2000 | 05/08/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 04/05/2000 | 05/08/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 04/05/2000 | 04/09/2000 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 04/05/2000 | 04/09/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 04/05/2000 | 04/17/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100151 B | 04/05/2000 | 05/08/2000 | $4,000 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 G01 II | 04/05/2000 | 04/17/2000 | $1,500 | $1,875 | $0 | 04/17/2000 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 7, 1999, Employee #1 was changing the fuel filter on a gasoline pump when a camper pulled up to the pump. Gasoline sprayed out, followed by an explosion and fire. Employee #1 sustained severe burns, from which he died the following day.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, GASOLINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303092555 | Fatality | Concussion | Not specified mechanics and repairers |